Sermons on Godly Connection:

Still True

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 1, 2007

Much has changed in 2,000 years, but the most important things are still true.

Still True Acts 16:16-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 25, 2007 *Mary and I had a good time visiting her family last week in West Virginia, and while we were there, we made a visit to her daddy’s grave. The cemetery moves up a beautiful, steep hill behind a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Christ Is Our Living Hope

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 15, 2006

Epiphany 6(C) - The risen Christ is our living hope for a meaningful life now and an exalted life forever after.

THE RISEN CHRIST IS OUR LIVING HOPE February 12, 2006 - Epiphany 6 - 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 * * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: The resurrection of Christ and the resurrection of believers are the foundation and the very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Lutheran

First Of All Pray Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

Pray should be the first impulse rather than the last resort of Christ’s people.

First of All—Pray: Part 1 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO C. H. Spurgeon was one of the most popular and successful preachers of Victorian England. His Metropolitan Tabernacle drew thousands each Sunday. Often hundreds would stand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Those Who Morn Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 23, 2004

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #2

Americans don’t like to be unhappy. “Grey skies are going to clear up; put on a happy face.” We often live in an illusion denying reality. Jay Lenno gets paid to make people laugh. Could you imagine Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, or Dan Rather starting the evening news with the band playing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honoring One Another In Love Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014

Purpose of Sermon: To explore the meaning of honoring Christian brothers and sisters and to encourage the congregation to select someone that they can honor before the day is done.

WAC2BL: Honorable ~ Honoring One Another Scripture Text: Romans 12.9-13 INTRODUCTION It’s nothing new to expect that a person would-act according to a code-of-conduct. For-example… the investment-banker, turned-swindler – Bernie Madoff – …broke a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Nazarene

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Loving Kindness

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 24, 2011

The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: LOVING-KINDNESS GALATIANS 5:22-26 Sermon Objective: The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship. GALATIANS 5:22-26 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Wicked Troubles Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Sometimes we bring our troubles on ourselves (and on others). That is the case of the wicked as these proverbs note.

Introduction Troubles; we’ve all got them. Sometimes we keep quiet about them; sometimes we moan loudly. We write songs about them. Indeed, much of the world’s great literature, music and art have sprung from troubles. But sometimes we bring our troubles on ourselves (and on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:25-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sex And Discretion Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

The love of money may be the root of all kinds of evils, but our passage teaches that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be committed a

Introduction 1 Timothy 6:10 states that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” Our passage teaches us that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving The Brethren-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 29, 2015

1 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-I—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: In our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are... CONSIDERED ALIEN(:1-2)... We've also discovered: WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(:3-12) And found out some means of... UNLEASHING Your SPIRITUAL ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 6:15-23: Gotta Serve Somebody Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 27, 2022

Freedom in Christ doesn't mean you have no master. It means you have a new master.

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Romans chapter 6. It’s been a minute since we have been in the book or Romans. But I wanted us to jump back in this Sunday, and I think God's timing on this is actually pretty amazing. You know, last week, on June 19th, we celebrated Father’s Day. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Nicodemus (Part 1) - How Can I Be Born Twice? Is That Not Impossible? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 6, 2022

Nicodemus came to Jesus to ask a question and had his own great need exposed. This account teaches us great fundamental truths about salvation, and what it means to be born again. Nicodemus and his honest inquiry has benefited all Christians.

NICODEMUS - HOW CAN I BE BORN TWICE? IS THAT NOT IMPOSSIBLE? THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL - NICODEMUS PART 1 MESSAGE – NICODEMUS PART 1 John 3 v 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, John 3 v 2 this man came to Him by night, and said to Him, “Rabbi, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:24-31, Matthew 12:14, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Ephesians 5:26, 1 Peter 1:23, John 16:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Troubling Times Rejoice

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 12, 2021

While you are going through, you can still rejoice.

For quite of an extensive amount of years now I have longed to develop a serious inquisition concerning this physical disorder. This inconvenient element, this confused emotion, this transitive verb which had been photographed in my mind called trouble. For quite a while now I’ve been wondering ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Madness Meets Its Master Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

There are many implications that grow out of this unique demonstration of Christ's Lordship, but the primary lesson concerns that Lordship itself. Jesus makes it as clear as possible that He has come to destroy the works of the devil.

The hero in one of Bruce Marshalls novels is a Benedictine Monk who is shocked at the general disbelief in the supernatural. Even the local Anglican priest argued with him against it. He is so disturbed that he is determined that all shall see a miracle, and he prays that a nearby ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 11 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 14, 2023

We end the schemes of Satan and consider a number of issues including the way Satan destroys so much. We look again into Islamic terrorism and the wicked United Nations. Our Governments are failing the people. Also, the weapons build-up.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 11 [34]. GOD BUILDS UP BUT SATAN BUILDS DOWN To build up is to edify. To edify is to improve, make morally stronger and sets one on the path to the goodness of God. Christians are to edify – to build up – not just themselves, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Luke 21:28, Luke 21:25-26, Titus 2:11-14, 2 Timothy 3:13, Matthew 24:6-7, Revelation 16:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Teeter-Totter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003

When we slide away from God’s plan and toward the world’s value system, it’s like going from one end of a teeter-totter to the other. We can’t move toward one end without moving away from the other

Passage: I Corinthians 5:1-8 Intro: 1 Corinthians just never gets any easier, does it? 1. reading this passage, studying it, the questions come flying at you like sparks off a grinding wheel. 2. so easy to get bogged down in those questions, try to make this passage say more than was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free